Thailand
Temple gold and turquoise coastlines
What a trip to Thailand actually looks like.
Bangkok's river temples, Chiang Mai's lantern nights, and Krabi's limestone cliffs meeting the sea. Most trips move from Bangkok's temples north to Chiang Mai, or south to Krabi's coastline.
Four places worth building the trip around.
The highlights our planners come back to most when they build a Thailand itinerary.
Bangkok's River Temples
Wat Arun at sunset and the Grand Palace by day, reached by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya.
Chiang Mai Lantern Nights
Old-city temples by day, and the Yi Peng lantern festival lighting up the sky in November.
Krabi's Limestone Cliffs
Railay Beach's karst towers, longtail boats to Phi Phi, and cliffside sunsets over the Andaman Sea.
Street Food Markets
Pad thai from a cart, mango sticky rice, and Chiang Mai's night bazaar after dark.
A seven-day route through Thailand.
Arrive in Bangkok
Check in near the river, with an evening street food crawl through Chinatown.
Temples & the river
The Grand Palace and Wat Arun by day, ending with a longtail boat ride at sunset.
Fly to Chiang Mai
An afternoon through the old city's temples, followed by the night bazaar.
Chiang Mai hills
A day trip into the surrounding hills, with an elephant sanctuary visit or a Doi Suthep sunrise.
Fly to Krabi
Check in at Ao Nang, with an evening walk along the beachfront.
Railay & the islands
A longtail boat to Railay Beach's limestone cliffs, with island hopping toward Phi Phi.
Departure
A final relaxed morning on the beach before your onward flight.
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